Orion P. Howe

Medal of Honor Recipient

Born: Portage County, Ohio

Rank: Musician

Organization: Company C, 55th Illinois Infantry

Accredited To: N/A

Citation

A drummer boy, 14 years of age, and severely wounded and exposed to a heavy fire from the enemy, he persistently remained upon the field of battle until he had reported to Gen. W. T. Sherman the necessity of supplying cartridges for the use of troops under command of Colonel Malmborg.